November 13, 2012

Mt. Washington, located on Vancouver Island, is renowned for fantastic skiing in the winter and remarkable hiking in the summer. But when we arrived in late October, it became immediately apparent that this was neither season.
As we left … Continue reading →

Anyone who has interviewed Nik Lewis over the years knows he has a unique style. Those that don’t know him might think differently as a result of his latest Twitter post.
The photocopier that nearly needed repairs in the offices … Continue reading →

Remember Matt Norman? The Lions haven’t forgotten about their rookie offensive lineman either.
It can’t be called extra work if practice only lasted about an hour, but the players putting in additional time Tuesday were trying to make one last … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER — Igor Larionov is called The Professor for good reason.
The former Vancouver Canucks centre not only looks the part, the respected Russian has always been a student of the game and excelled at his chosen craft with class … Continue reading →

It’s not often a government responds promptly to constructive criticism that it’s worth taking note and offering praise when it occurs.
The provincial government deserves a “well done” for how quickly it beefed up B.C.’s tsunami-warning system in the wake … Continue reading →

A young man who accused the puppeteer for Elmo on Sesame Street of an inappropriate underage relationship now says it was an “adult consensual relationship“.
A spokesman for Bert and Ernie said it was a shame how people jump … Continue reading →

Just as millions of other women did this summer, I decided to read the popular soft-core BDSM novel Fifty Shades of Grey. Given many of my gal pals ripped through the entire series in no time, I thought it … Continue reading →

The Simon Fraser Clan’s Erin Chambers, pictured in the team’s season-opener vs. Douglas College, was named the GNAC’s Player of the Week following a series of outstanding performances at Disney West Coast Classic in Anaheim. (Ron Hole, Simon Fraser athletics)

BURNABY — The best-kept secret on the west coast in women’s college basketball is out of the bag.Unranked and playing in its first full season of NCAA eligibility, the Simon Fraser Clan went a perfect 3-0 this past weekend at … Continue reading →

Wednesday marks six months until the next provincial election. Candidates are likely to emphasize family values, and some will claim they put “families first.” But after canvassing the websites and recent press releases of the Liberal, NDP, Conservative and Green … Continue reading →

I’m not a rum drinker. Not really. Besides a brief (and odd) experimentation with rum and cranberry in my 20’s, my only sojourn into the spirit these days is with a cold Mojito whilst baking in summer’s oven. I prefer … Continue reading →